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AuctionBytes conducted an email interview with Todd Lutwak, Senior Director of Seller Development of eBay, about the company’s new feature launched this week. The Cross Merchandising feature has been controversial as it places ads for competitive ads directly inside sellers’ listings. More: continued here

Galleon Said to Have Liquidated More Than 90% of InvestmentsBloombergThe firm, with client assets of $3.7 billion, owned stakes in large technology companies such as Ebay Inc., Google Inc. and Apple Inc., as well smaller …and more » More: continued here

New York Times (blog) AirBnB raises funding, launches iPhone appCNETThe company now envisions itself growing big enough to be considered the equivalent of an eBay for booking space and lodging. Aiming to offer a safer and …Airbnb Raises Cash to Expand Budget-Travel ServiceNew York Times (blog)all 8 news articles » More: continued here

This is Hull and East Riding Manager sold stolen supplies on eBay to fund gamblingThis is Hull and East RidingTHE manager of a supply firm stole almost £40,000 of goods and sold them on eBay to fund his gambling. Jamie Leckenby, 40, worked as a service manager for Howden-based firm Eriks UK, which supplies engineering…

Christian Science Monitor Cops: Woman stole 800 Lego setsNewsdayAn Island Park woman is charged with stealing about 800 Lego play sets worth $59,000 and trying to sell them on eBay. Nassau County police say Gloria Haas, 53, stole the Legos after noticing them in a customer's space at a local storage facility where …Island Park…

NBCNews.com (blog) Copyright case could threaten eBay and garage salesNBCNews.com (blog)The legal battle involves Supap Kirtsaeng, a student from Thailand who was surprised by the high cost of academic textbooks when he arrived in the U.S. to attend college. He asked his parents to search bookstores back home and send him much cheaper … More:…